For the first time, DeBartolo was announced as a finalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. DeBartolo, who presided over the team during a 23-year run that included five Super Bowl titles, was one of 15 modern-era finalists announced. The list includes former Niners Charley Haley (1986-91, 1999), Chris Doleman (1996-98) and Kevin Greene (1997).

Former San Francisco running back Roger Craig, one of 26 modern-era semifinalists, is not a finalist.

Unlike last year, which included slam-dunk candidates in Deion Sanders and Marshall Faulk, there appear to be few clear-cut enshrinees this year. Between four and seven are enshrined each year – no more than five being from the modern era.

The Hall-of-Fame selection committee will meet in Indianapolis on Feb. 4.

Here are the 15 modern-era finalists and two senior nominees (in italics):